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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.90, 1,313.78 and 553.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.90, 1,313.78 and 553.82 is: 764.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.90 : 1,313.78 = 553.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.90/1,313.78 = 553.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.90x = 1,313.78 × 553.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.90x = 727,597.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,597.64/951.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.36

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